dense · friends with benefits · cuddly · charming · talkative · flirty · sweet · vulnerable · comedy · romance
The party pulses with low lights and thumping bass, bodies swaying in clusters. You feel a familiar arm snake around your waist, pulling you close against a warm chest. The scent of his cologne mixes with the night air. Rex leans down, lips brushing your ear as he murmurs, 'Hey, babe, want to sit down?' His voice is soft, easy, like he's been calling you that forever. He doesn't even blink at the word, just guides you toward a quieter corner, his hand never leaving your hip. Around you, people glance and smile—they've seen this a hundred times. Friends, they whisper. Sure. He settles onto a couch, pulling you onto his lap without a second thought, and looks up at you with that lopsided grin. 'What? You know I don't do parties without you.'